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1 SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACADEMIC PERSONNEL GENERAL INFORMATION Admission Selection Statement of symbols National Senior Certificate Medium of instruction Bursaries and loans Accommodation Welcoming day and academic orientation week Prescribed books Amendment of regulations and fees GLOSSARY OF TERMS DEGREES CONFERRED IN THE SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 69 REGULATIONS Admission to undergraduate study Admission requirements (NSC) Requirements for specific modules Registration for a specific year Minimum period of study Promotion requirements Change of field of study Registration for modules Module credits for unregistered students Computer and information literacy Academic literacy Examinations Degree with distinction Module information CURRICULA FOR THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES Bachelor of Information Technology Master of Information Technology Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology BCom in Informatics BComHons in Informatics MCom in Informatics (Research) MCom in Informatics (Coursework) BIS in Information Science BIS in Multimedia BIS in Multimedia (Four-year programme) BIS in Publishing BISHons in Information Science BISHons in Multimedia BISHons in Publishing

2 MIS in Library Science (Research) MIS in Information Science (Research) MIS in Multimedia (Research) MIS in Publishing (Research) MA in Development Communication (Research) MIS in Library Science (Coursework) MIS in Information Science (Coursework) MIS in Multimedia (Coursework) MIS in Publishing (Coursework) MA in Development Communication (Coursework) DPhil in Library Science DPhil in Information Science PhD in Publishing BSc in Computer Science BScIT in Information and Knowledge Systems BScIT in Information and Knowledge Systems (Four-year programme) BScHons in Computer Science MSc in Computer Science PhD in Computer Science SYLLABI

3 ACADEMIC PERSONNEL AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2009 DEAN Prof R.F. Sandenbergh, PrEng MEng DEng(Pretoria) GSAIMM LSAKorrl CHAIRPERSON OF THE SCHOOL Bothma, T.J.D., BA(Pretoria) MA DLitt et Phil(Unisa) Department of Informatics De Villiers, C., BSc(Potchefstroom) BSc(Hons) DCom(Pretoria)...Professor (Head) MEd DTO HED(Unisa) Alexander, P.M., BSc(Hons) MSc(Unisa) PhD(Pretoria)...Associate Professor Leonard, A.C., BSc(Hons)(Potchefstroom) MSc(Unisa)...Associate Professor DCom(Pretoria) Joubert, P., BSc BCom(Hons) MCom(Pretoria)...Senior Lecturer Kruger, C.J., NHD(Technikon Pretoria) MBA MIT PhD(Pretoria)...Senior Lecturer Lotriet, H.H., PrEng BEng(Hons)(Pretoria) MEng...Senior Lecturer PhD(Stellenbosch )Dip Datametrics(Unisa) Matthee, M.C., BSc(Hons) MSc DCom(Pretoria) HED...Senior Lecturer Van Loggerenbergh, J.J., BSc MBA(Potchefstroom)...Senior Lecturer DCom(Pretoria) (Gijima AST chair) Weilbach, E.H. BCom(Hons) MCom(Pretoria) HED...Senior Lecturer Harmse, S.S.A., BCom (UNISA), MIT (Pretoria)...Lecturer Joubert, P., BIT MPhil(Pretoria)...Lecturer Krauss, K.E.M., ND(IT) BTech Ed(Cape Tech) MCom(KwaZulu-Natal)...Lecturer Lutu, P.E.N., BSc(Hons) MSc(Manchester)...Lecturer Pretorius, H.W., BSc(Hons) MSCE MIT(Pretoria)...Lecturer Pretorius, J., BA(Ed) BA(Hons) MPhil(Pretoria)...Lecturer Roodt, S., BCom(Pretoria) DipPM(Cranefield) MBA(CapeTown)...Lecturer Twinomurinzi, H., BSc(Hons)(Math) MIT(Pretoria)...Lecturer Van Deventer, J.P., BA SocSci(Hons)(Psych)...Lecturer BA(Hons)(Information Science) MIS(Pretoria) Asmelash, D.W., BA:MIS(Solusi)...Junior Lecturer Steyn, A.A., BCom(Hons)(Pretoria)...Junior Lecturer Department of Information Science Bothma, T.J.D., BA(Pretoria) MA DLitt et Phil(Unisa)...Professor (Head) Boon, J.A., BA(Potchefstroom) BA(Bibl)(Hons)(Pretoria) MBibl DLitt et Phil(RAU) HD(Bibl)(Pretoria)...Professor Dick, A.L., BBibl(Hons)(Western Cape) MLS(Washington, Seattle) PhD(Cape Town)...Professor Fourie, I., MBibl(Free State) DLitt et Phil(RAU) DTE(Unisa)...Associate Professor Snyman, M.E., BA MA DLitt(Pretoria) HED(Unisa)...Associate Professor Britz, JJ,BA BD BBibl(Hons)DD(Pretoria)...Extraordinary Professor Lor, P.J., BA(Hons)(Bibl)(Stellenbosch) MBibl DPhil(Pretoria)...Extraordinary Professor Snowden, D J,BA(Hons) MBA(Middlesex Business School)...Extraordinary Professor Sturgens, RP, BA(Leicester) MA PhD(Loughborough)...Extraordinary Professor Penzhorn, C.E., BA(Log) BBibl(Hons) MIS(Pretoria) HD(Bibl)(Unisa) DPhil(Pretoria)...Senior Lecturer Franken, C.J., BA BSc(Hons) MSc(Pretoria)...Lecturer 65

4 Holmner, M.A., BA(Hons) MA DPhil(Pretoria)...Lecturer Schutte, M, BBibl BBibl(Hons) MIS(Pretoria)...Lecturer Sewdass, N., BBibl BBibl(Hons)(Unisa) MBA(Buckinghamshire Chilterns Univ College) MInf(Unisa) DPhil(Pretoria)...Lecturer Squier, M.M., BBibl(Unisa) BBibl(Hons) MIS(Pretoria)...Lecturer Thompson, J.E., BA BEd MIS HD(Bibl) HED(Natal)...Lecturer Department of Computer Science Engelbrecht, A.P., BSc(Hons) MSc PhD(Stellenbosch)...Professor (Head) Kourie, D.G., BSc(Hons) MSc(Pretoria) MSc(Unisa) PhD(Lancaster)...Professor Olivier, M.S., BSc(Hons) MSc PhD BA BA(Hons)(RAU)...Professor Venter, H.S., BSc(Hons) MSc PhD(RAU)...Associate Professor Eloff, J.H.P., BSc(Hons) MSc PhD(RAU)...Extraordinary Professor Van den Heever, R.J., BSc(Hons) MSc(Pretoria) MS(Stanford) MEng PhD(California)...Extraordinary Professor Watson, B.W., JB(Math) JB(Math)(Hons)(Waterloo) PhD(Eindhoven)...Extraordinary Professor Gruner, S., MSc PhD (Dr.rer.nat) (Aachen RWTH)...Senior Lecturer Coetzee, S., BSc(Hons) HED MSc PhD(Pretoria)...Lecturer Malan, K., BSc(Hons) MSc(Cape Town)...Lecturer Marshall, L., BSc(Hons) MIT(Pretoria)...Lecturer Pieterse, V., BSc HED(Pretoria) BSc(Hons)(Unisa) MSc(Pretoria)...Lecturer Strauss, M.D., BSc(Hons) MSc(Pretoria)...Lecturer Theunissen, W.H.M., BSc(Hons) MSc(Pretoria)...Lecturer Klazar, R.D., BSc(Univ of Limpopo) BSc(Hons)(Pretoria)...Junior Lecturer Köhn, M.D., BMus BMus(Hons) BSc(Hons)(Pretoria)...Junior Lecturer Langenhoven, L., BIS BSc(Hons)(Pretoria)...Junior Lecturer Morkel, T., BSc(Hons)(Pretoria)...Junior Lecturer Riekert, M., BSc(Hons)(Pretoria)...Junior Lecturer Van Heerden, W.S., BSc(Hons)(Pretoria)...Junior Lecturer Four-year programme Naidoo, S, DSP(TCE) HED(SCE) BEd MEd(RAU)...Lecturer Head: Computer and information literacy Jacobs, E. Head: Student Administration Jones, E. 66

5 GENERAL INFORMATION Admission Any person, who wishes to register at the University for the first time, or after an interruption of studies, should apply or reapply for admission. Application for admission to all undergraduate programmes closes on 30 September. Visit the website ( for application details concerning the postgraduate programmes. Selection A selection procedure takes place prior to admission to the degree programmes in the School of Information Technology. The number of students admitted to the undergraduate programmes in the school may be limited. Postgraduate selection takes place in accordance with departmental policy. Statement of symbols When registering at this university for the first time, an undergraduate candidate must submit a statement of symbols obtained for subjects in the final Grade 12 examination. National Senior Certificate All undergraduate candidates who enrol at the University of Pretoria for the first time must show their original National Senior Certificate at the student administration of their faculty before the end of the first semester. Medium of instruction In conducting its business, the university uses two official languages, namely Afrikaans and English. In formal tuition, the medium of instruction is either Afrikaans or English, or both of these languages; provided that there is a demand and that it is academically and economically justifiable. However, it remains the student's responsibility to ascertain on an annual basis whether modules in a programme are to be presented in Afrikaans and/or in English. In respect of administrative and other services, a student has the right to choose whether the university should communicate with him or her in Afrikaans or English. Bursaries and loans Particulars of bursaries and loans are available on request. Accommodation Applications for accommodation in university residences for a particular year may be submitted as from March 1 of the preceding year. Applications will be considered while vacancies exist, and prospective students are advised to apply well in advance. Please note that admission to the University does not automatically mean that lodging will also be available. Welcoming day and academic orientation week Details about the welcoming day, to which all parents are cordially invited, and about the subsequent academic orientation week, which all new first-year students must attend, are obtainable from the Dean of Students, University of Pretoria, Prescribed books Lists of prescribed books are not available. The lecturers will supply information regarding prescribed books to students at the commencement of lectures. 67

6 Amendment of regulations and fees The University retains the right to amend the regulations and to change tuition fees without prior notification. NB: The fees advertised and thus levied in respect of a module or study programme presentation represents a combination of the costs associated with the formal services rendered (for example lectures, practicals, access to laboratories, consumables used in laboratories, etc.) as well as associated overheads such as the provision of library and recreation facilities, security and cleaning services, electricity and water supply, etc. Therefore the fees in respect of a module or study programme presentation cannot simply be reconciled with the visible services that are rendered in respect of such module or study programme. GLOSSARY OF TERMS academic year: The duration of the academic year, which is determined by the University Council. admissions regulation: A regulation compiled by the dean concerning the admission of students to a specific school, which includes a provision regarding the selection process. credit (or credit value): A value unit linked to learning activities, calculated in accordance with the SAQA norm of 1 credit = 10 notional hours (learning hours). Credits are linked to modules and qualifications. curriculum: A series of modules which form a programme, grouped together over a specified period of time and in a certain sequence according to the regulations. examination mark: The mark a student obtains for an examination in a module, including practical examinations where applicable. extended study programme: A study programme for a degree or diploma that is completed over a longer period than the minimum duration of the particular degree or diploma. final mark: The mark calculated on the basis of the semester/year mark and the examination mark which a student obtains in a particular module according to a formula that is determined from time to time in the regulations for each module with the proviso that should no semester/year mark be required in a module, the examination mark serves as the final mark. GS: A combined (final) mark (semester/year mark plus examination mark) of 40%-49%. learning outcome: The end product of a specified learning process, i.e. the learning result (specific skills) that one intends to achieve at the end of the learning process. level of a module: The academic level (year) of a module, which is indicated in the module code and which gives an indication of the complexity of the module. LP: With the lecturer s permission. TDH: With the head of department s permission. module: An independent, defined learning unit, designed to result in a specific set of learning outcomes, and which is a component of a programme. module code: Consists of an equal number of letters and digits, which indicate the name of the module, the year of study, the period of study and the level of the module. notional hours (learning hours): The notional number of hours students should spend in mastering the learning content of a particular module or programme. The total number of learning hours for a module consists of the time needed for lectures, tutorials and practicals (contact hours), as well as for self-tuition, examination preparation and any other activity required by the study programme. (notional hours = credits x10) NQF: National qualifications framework. This is a national framework in which all SAQAregistered qualifications are listed, arranged on eight levels in accordance with the complexity of the qualification. 68

7 programme: This is a comprehensively planned, structured and coherent set of teaching and learning units (modules), designed to attain a specific set of predetermined learning outcomes at a specific level, which culminates in a student being awarded a particular qualification (diploma, degree). qualification: In outcomes-based education, a qualification is a diploma or a degree which is obtained after attaining the learning outcomes as specified in a coherent learning programme, expressed as an accumulation of credits at specific levels. SAQA: South African qualifications authority. This body has been established by law and has as its purpose the registration of qualifications, programmes and unit standards, in order to ensure that specific national and international criteria are achieved. semester/year mark: The mark a student obtains during the course of a semester or a year for tests, class-work, practical work or any other work in a particular module as approved by regulation. student-centred learning: Teaching and learning methodology, which facilitates the total own responsibility for the learning process. A prerequisite is that lectures, tutorials and practicals be adapted so that active participation by students is always achieved. syllabus: Summary of the contents of a module. weighted average: The weighted average is composed of the marks of the various modules, weighted with the credits of each module as a fraction of the total number of credits for the quarter, semester or year. DEGREES CONFERRED IN THE SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY The Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology comprises three schools namely the School of Engineering, the School for the Built Environment and the School of Information Technology. The School of Information Technology has three departments, namely the Department of Informatics, the Department of Information Science and the Department of Computer Science. Two faculties offer the degrees that fall under the School of Information Technology. This implies that although the Department of Informatics falls under the School of Information Technology, the degree BCom (Informatics) is conferred by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (see below for further details). Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology The following degrees are conferred by the faculty: (a) Bachelor of Information Technology [BIT] (b) Master of Information Technology [MIT] (c) Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology [PhD (Information Technology)] Department of Informatics The following degrees are conferred by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences: (a) Bachelor of Commerce in Informatics (b) Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Informatics (c) Master of Commerce in Informatics (d) Master of Philosophy in Informatics (e) Doctor of Commerce in Informatics (f) Doctor of Philosophy in Informatics 69

8 Department of Information Science The following degrees are conferred by the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology: (a) Bachelor of Information Science [BIS] (i) in Information Science (ii) in Multimedia (iii) in Multimedia (Four-year programme) (iv) in Publishing (b) Bachelor of Information Science Honours [BISHons] (i) in Information Science (ii) in Multimedia (iii) in Publishing (c) Master of Information Science (Research) [MIS] (i) in Library Science (ii) in Information Science (iii) in Multimedia (iv) in Publishing (d) Master of Information Science (Coursework) [MIS] (i) in Library Science (ii) in Information Science (iii) in Multimedia (iv) in Publishing (e) Doctor of Philosophy [DPhil] (i) in Library Science (ii) in Information Science (f) Doctor of Philosophy [PhD] (i) Publishing The following degrees are conferred by the Faculty of Humanities: (a) Master of Arts in Development Communication (Research) (b) Master of Arts in Development Communication (Coursework) Department of Computer Science The following degrees are conferred by the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology: (a) Bachelor of Science Information Technology in Information and Knowledge Systems (b) Bachelor of Science Information Technology in Information and Knowledge Systems (Four-year programme) (c) Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (d) Bachelor of Science Honours in Computer Science (e) Master of Science in Computer Science (f) Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science REGULATIONS The rules for degrees here published are subject to change and may be amended prior to the commencement of the academic year in IT.1 Admission to undergraduate study General Regulations G.1 to G.15 are applicable to bachelor s degrees. (i) In order to register for a first bachelor s degree at the university a candidate should 70

9 (ii) (iii) (iv) (a) be in possession of a valid National Senior Certificate with admission to degree purposes; (b) comply with the particular requirements, prescribed in the admission procedures and faculty regulations of the respective faculties and departments, for admission to particular modules and fields of study. A candidate, who does not comply with the requirements in G.1.1(a) above, may also be considered for admission, provided that the candidate (a) is in possession of a certificate deemed by the university to be equivalent to any of the certificates mentioned in G1.1(a); (b) is a graduate from another tertiary institution or has been granted the status of a graduate of such an institution; or (c) passes an admissions examination prescribed by the university. Abovementioned candidates are requested to contact the relevant faculty for more detail regarding admission requirements. The senate may limit the number of students allowed to register for a programme, in which case the dean concerned may, at his or her discretion, select from the students who qualify for admission those who may be admitted. Subject to faculty regulations and the stipulations of General Regulations G.1.3 and G.62, a candidate is admitted to a postgraduate bachelor s degree only if he or she is already in possession of a recognised bachelor s degree. IT.2 Admission requirements for candidates with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) (a) To be able to gain access to the specific programme, the appropriate combinations of recognised NSC subjects as well as certain levels of achievement in the said subjects are required from prospective students. In this regard the determination of an admission point score (APS) is explained and a summary of the specific requirements, i.e. APS and the specific subjects required is provided. (b) Determination of an admission point score (APS) The calculation is simple and based on a candidate s achievement in six 20- credit recognised subjects by using the NSC ratings, that is the 1 to 7 scale of achievement. Thus, the highest APS that can be achieved is 42. Life orientation is excluded from the calculation determining the APS required for admission. Rating code Rating Marks % 7 Outstanding achievement % 6 Meritorious achievement 70-79% 5 Substantial achievement 60-69% 4 Adequate achievement 50-59% 3 Moderate achievement 40-49% 2 Elementary achievement 30-39% 1 Not achieved 0-29% (c) Preliminary admission is based on the results obtained in the final Grade 11 examination. Final admission is based on Grade 12 results. Please note: The final Grade 12 results will be the determining factor with regard to admission. 71

10 (d) (e) Alternative admission channels Candidates with an APS lower than required, could be considered for admission to the faculty if they meet the additional assessment criteria specified by the faculty from time to time. Preference will, however, be given to students who comply with the regular admission requirements of the faculty. Admission requirements for specific degree programmes: (a) A valid National Senior Certificate with admission to degree purposes. (b) The following minimum subject and level requirements for 2010: School of Information Technology minimum requirements Degree APS Group A Two languages Mathematics Life orientation BIT 27 Comply with NSC 5 (60-69%) 4 (50-59%) minimum requirements; (Excluded ADDITION- when ALLY one of these calculating the languages must be APS) Afrikaans OR English at level 5 (60-69%). BSc (Computer Science) BScIT (Information and Knowledge Systems) BScIT (Information and Knowledge Systems) (Four-year programme) BIS (Multimedia) 27 Comply with NSC minimum requirements; ADDITION- ALLY one of these languages must be Afrikaans OR English at level 5 (60-69%). 24 Comply with NSC minimum requirements; ADDITION- ALLY one of these languages must be Afrikaans OR English at level 4 (50-59%). 22 Comply with NSC minimum requirements; ADDITION- ALLY one of these languages must be Afrikaans OR English at level 4 (50-59%) 24 Comply with NSC minimum requirements; ADDITION- ALLY one of these languages must be Afrikaans OR English at level 4 (50-59%). 5 (60-69%) 4 (50-59%) (Excluded when calculating the APS) 4 (50-59%) 4 (50-59%) (Excluded when calculating the APS) 3 (40-49%) 4 (50-59%) (Excluded when calculating the APS) 4 (50-59%) 4 (50-59%) (Excluded when calculating the APS) Group B 3 Other subjects Any three subjects Any three subjects Any three subjects Any three subjects Any three subjects 72

11 BIS (Multimedia) (Four-year programme) 22 Comply with NSC minimum requirements; ADDITION- ALLY one of these languages must be Afrikaans OR English at level 4 (50-59%) Degree APS Group A Group B Two languages Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy BIS (Information Science) BIS (Publishing) 24 Comply with NSC minimum requirements; ADDITIONALLY one of these languages must be Afrikaans OR English at level 4 (50-59%). 3 (40-49%) 4 (50-59%) (Excluded when calculating the APS) Mathematical literacy 3(40-49%) or ** Life orientation 4 (50-59%) (Excluded when calculating the APS) Any three subjects 3 Other subjects Any three subjects ** If Informatics is selected as a subject at first-year level, an achievement rating of 4 (50-59%) must be obtained for Mathematics. 24 Comply with NSC 3 (40-49%) or 4 (50-59%) Any three minimum requirements; Mathematical (Excluded subjects ADDITION- literacy 3(40- when ALLY one of these 49%) calculating languages must be the APS) Afrikaans OR English at level 5 (60-69%). IT.3 Requirements for specific modules A candidate who has: (a) obtained at least 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics in Grade 12, will be admitted to WTW 133 and WTW 143; or 4 (50-59%), will be admitted to WTW 115 and WTW 126 and at least 5 (60-69%) to WTW 114 and WST 111; (b) obtained at least 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics in the Grade 12 examination, or at least 50% in both Statistics 113, 123 will be admitted to Informatics 112; Economics 113, 123 and 120; (c) obtained at least 5 (60-69%) in Accounting in the Grade 12 examination, may enrol immediately for INF 181, a module covering computer applications in accounting and offered for the duration of the first semester (14 weeks). All other students who have obtained at least 40% in FRK 111 must enrol for INF 181 in the second semester (14 weeks); (d) to obtain admission to COS 130, should have obtained the following: (i) at least level 3 (40%-49%) in Mathematics in the final Grade 12 examinations; and (ii) An APS of at least 22. (e) obtained at least 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics, or has passed WTW 133 and WTW 143, will be admitted to Informatics 153, 154, 163, 164. (f) not passed at least three Computer science modules at second-year level, will not be permitted to register for the Computer science modules at thirdyear level, unless special permission has been granted by the head of department. 73

12 Please note: (i) the Grade 12 examination refers to the National Senior Certificate examination. (ii) A student who takes a module presented by another faculty or department must take note of the admission requirements of such module, subminimum required in examination papers and supplementary examinations. IT.4 Registration for a specific year A student registers for all the modules he or she intends taking in that specific year (quarter modules, first and second-semester modules and year modules) at the beginning of an academic year. Changes to a curriculum at the beginning of the second semester may be made only with the approval of the dean. IT.5 Minimum study period The minimum period of study for the degree is indicated at the relevant degree programme. Students registering for a three-year degree, must complete the degree in a maximum of five years. Students registering for a four-year degree, must complete the degree in a maximum of six years. IT.6 Promotion requirements 6.1 General (a) A student must pass all the modules of the first year of study, before he or she is permitted to register for any module of the third year of study. Module prerequisites remain applicable. Exceptions to this rule will be considered by the relevant head of department and the dean. (b) A student must pass all the modules of the second year of study, before he or she is permitted to register for any module of the fourth year of study (in the case of a four-year degree). Module prerequisites remain applicable. Exceptions to this rule will be considered by the relevant head of department and the dean. (c) A new first-year student, who has failed in all the prescribed modules of the programme at the end of the first semester, will not be permitted to proceed to the second semester in the School of Information Technology. (d) A student who has not passed at least 70% of the core credits of the current year of study after the November examinations will not be re-admitted to the School of Information Technology. (e) Students who fail a module for a second time, forfeit the privilege of registering for any modules of an advanced year of study. (f) Students whose academic progress is not acceptable can be suspended from further studies. 6.2 Procedure: Exclusion from and re-admission to further studies (a) A student who is excluded from further studies in terms of the stipulations of the abovementioned regulations, will be notified in writing by the dean or admissions committee of the School of Information Technology at the end of the relevant semester. (b) A student who has been excluded from further studies may apply in writing to the admissions committee of the School of Information Technology on level 6 in the Engineering building I for re-admission. (c) Written applications for re-admission to the second semester must be submitted at least 7 days before lectures resume for the second semester. (d) Written applications for re-admission to the new academic year must be submitted before 11 January. 74

13 (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) Late applications will be accepted only in exceptional circumstances after approval by the dean. Should a student not be re-admitted to further studies by the admissions committee of the School of Information Technology, he/she will be informed in writing. A student who is not re-admitted by the admissions committee of the School of Information Technology, has the right to appeal to the Appeals Committee: Admissions in the Administration building, room Any decision taken by the Appeals Committee: Admissions is final. Should the student be re-admitted by the Admissions Committee, strict conditions will be set which the student must comply with in order to proceed with his/her studies. A student, who is repeating his or her year, may be permitted by the dean, on recommendation of the relevant head(s) of department, to register for modules of the following year of study in addition to the outstanding modules he or she has failed, providing that he or she complies with the prerequisites of these modules and no timetable clashes occur. In no semester may the total credits for which a student registers, exceed the normal number of credits per semester by more than 16 credits, except with special permission from the relevant head of department. IT.7 Change of field of study Transfer from one field of study to another may only take place with the dean s approval, after consultation with the relevant head of department. IT.8 Registration for modules (a) Final dates are set for the change of modules (cancellation or addition) for each academic year. These dates are available from the student administration offices. Students may change the modules they are registered for only with the approval of the dean and within the first two weeks after commencement of the module. (b) A student may not register for a module of a subsequent year if a timetable clash occurs with a module of a previous year which has not yet been passed and which is prescribed for his or her field of study, unless exemption is obtained from class attendance in the latter module. (c) Should a student register for modules of the second semester at the beginning of a year of study, and it becomes evident at the end of the first semester that he or she does not comply with the prerequisites of the second semester modules, the registration of such modules will be cancelled. It is also the student's responsibility to ensure at the beginning of the second semester that the cancellation has been brought about. IT.9 Module credits for unregistered students There are students who attend lectures, write tests and examinations and in this manner earn marks, but who have neither registered for modules nor registered as students. These marks will not be communicated to any student before he/she has provided proof of enrolment. A student cannot obtain any credits in a specific academic year for a module passed in this manner during a previous academic year and for which he/she was not registered. This arrangement applies even where the student is prepared to pay the tuition fees. 75

14 IT.10 Computer and information literacy Computer and information literacy are offered as compulsory modules. Students will be allowed to write an exemption examination for CIL 111. Students may write the exemption examination for CIL 111 only once. IT.11 Academic literacy It is expected of every new undergraduate student who wishes to register at the University of Pretoria, to sit for an academic literacy test. Students who pass will be granted exemption from the compulsory EOT Academic literacy modules. IT.12 Examinations 12.1 Examinations, projects and research reports (a) An examination in a module may be written and/or oral. Projects and research reports are prepared and examined as stipulated in the study guide of the module, in accordance with the regulations and procedures as described in 11.2 below. (b) The examinations for modules of the first semester are held in May/June, while all other examinations (third and fourth-quarter modules, secondsemester modules and year modules) are held in October/November Examination admission A minimum semester/year mark of 40% is required in order to be admitted to the final examination in a specific module, with the exception of a first-semester module at first-year level where a minimum semester mark of 30% is required for admission to the final examination. In addition, all other examination admission requirements, applicable to the relevant module, must have been met Pass requirements Refer also to General Regulations G.10.2, G.11.1(a) and G (a) In order to pass a module, a student must obtain an examination mark of at least 40% and a final mark of at least 50% except if stated otherwise in the study guide. A student passes a module with distinction if a final mark of at least 75% is obtained. The final mark is compiled from the semester/year mark and the examination mark. (b) Calculation of the final mark: The semester/year mark must account for no less than 40% and no more than 60% of the final mark, with the exception of modules such as design and research projects and research reports, as well as in modules where the development of general skills is the primary learning activity, where appropriate alternative norms are determined individually by schools or departments. The specific details and/or formula for the calculation of the final mark are set out in the study guide of each module. (c) Calculation of the semester/year mark: The semester/year mark is compiled from formative assessment of learning activities such as assignments, presentations, practicals and group projects, as well as from class tests and semester tests. For each module the specific formula for the calculation of the semester/year mark is determined by the lecturer(s) responsible for the presentation of the module and the details are set out in the study guide. Refer also to General Regulation G.11.1(b). (d) In some modules specific requirements in respect of certain components of the semester/year mark may be set in order for a student to pass the module (for example that satisfactory performance in and attendance of practical classes are required). Thus, even if a pass mark is obtained in the module, a 76

15 (e) (f) pass is not granted unless these requirements are met. For such modules these specific requirements are set out in the study guide. A student must comply with the subminimum requirements in subdivisions of certain modules. For such modules these specific requirements are set out in the study guide of the module. A student may be promoted (exempted from the examination) in certain modules should a specified semester/year mark (minimum 65%) be obtained. For such modules these specific requirements are set out in the study guide of the module. Refer also to General Regulation G Ancillary examinations Refer to General Regulation G Supplementary examinations Refer to General Regulation G In the School of Information Technology all supplementary examinations are considered and granted in accordance with the stipulations of General Regulation G.12.4, except that the semester mark is taken into account when the final mark is calculated and in accordance with the faculty regulations of the faculty in which the module is offered. The only exception to this rule is in the case of first-year modules at first-semester level, where the semester mark is not considered, and where the supplementary examination mark is taken as the final mark, with the provision that the maximum final mark awarded may be no more than 50%. Special supplementary examinations will not be arranged for students who were not able to write the supplementary examinations during scheduled times, as provided in the examinations timetable Special examinations (including the aegrotat) Refer to General Regulation G Other special examinations Refer also to General Regulation G (a) The dean may, on the recommendation of the head of department concerned, grant a special examination in a module to a student who failed that module in the final year of study, and consequently does not comply with degree requirements. A student may at most, be admitted to either one special examination in a year module or two special examinations in semester modules or four special examinations in quarter modules. (b) To be taken into consideration for a special examination, a student should have obtained a minimum final mark of 40% and should also have complied with all other examination admission requirements which are applicable to the relevant module. (c) A student must apply in writing to the dean before consideration will be given to admission to a special examination. The head of department decides when the special examination will take place and may prescribe work that must be satisfactorily completed before a student may write the examination. (d) During calculation of the final mark the semester mark is retained and the final mark is calculated as the weighted average of the special examination mark and the semester mark, in accordance with the formula as published in the study guide of the specific module. The candidate should also comply with the subminimum requirements. The highest final mark that may be awarded is 50%. 77

16 (e) If a test or examination clash occurs between modules within the prescribed curriculum, an adjustment of the test date and/or time will only be considered if the student completes an official application form at the department's administration office and submits a copy and supporting documentation to the relevant lecturer at least seven (7) days prior to the scheduled test. A module from a higher year level receives preference to that of a lower year level within the prescribed curriculum Re-marking of examination scripts Refer to General Regulation G.14. IT.13 Degree with distinction (undergraduate) A degree in the School of IT is conferred with distinction on a student who did not repeat any module of his/her final year, obtained a weighted average of at least 75% in all the prescribed modules for the final year, provided that a subminimum of 65% is obtained in each of these modules and provided that the degree is completed in the prescribed minimum period of time. Ad hoc cases will be considered by the dean, in consultation with the head of the relevant department. IT.13.1 Module information XYZ 151: Prerequisite. Before a student is admitted to a module, XYZ 163, he or she must pass the prerequisite module(s) XYZ 153, unless one of the following indications is used: Minumum requirement () Code in brackets: (XYZ 151) Examination admission GS Code followed by GS: XYZ 151 GS Combined final mark of 40%-49% Deviations from these requirements may be permitted only with the approval of the dean, after consultation with the relevant head(s) of department(s). CURRICULA OF THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES IT.14 Bachelor of Information Technology [BIT] (Code ) This degree is conferred by the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Programme organiser: Dr M Matthee, Information Technology building, room 5-58, Tel: , machdel.matthee@up.ac.za Admission requirements for candidates with a National Senior Certificate To obtain admission to this degree programme, a candidate should have obtained the following: (a) a valid National Senior Certificate with admission for degree purposes; and (b) (c) a minimum APS of 27 in the final Grade 12 examinations; and compliance with the NSC minimum requirements; additionally one of these languages must be Afrikaans or English at level 5 (60%-69%); and 78

17 (d) (e) at least level 5 (60-69%) in Mathematics; and at least level 4 (50-59%) in Life orientation (excluded when calculating the APS). Curriculum The list of required modules is given below in a proposed study programme. The degree is awarded upon successful completion of a minimum of 708 credits, of which 196 are required at first-year level, 166 at second-year level, 186 at third-year level, and 160 at fourth-year level. Requirements for promotion to the following year of study Also consult General Regulations. (i) A student is promoted to the following year of study after obtaining the required credits as mentioned below: Second year of study after obtaining at least 70% of the credits of the first year of study. Third year of study after obtaining at least 70% of the credits of the second year of study. Fourth year of study after obtaining at least 70% of credits of the third year of study. (ii) The degree is conferred when all prescribed modules have been passed. (a) First year of study (196 credits) Pass an exemption examination in CIL 111 or CIL 111 Computer literacy and 4 S1 CIL 121 Information literacy (^compulsory) 4 S2 Pass an academic literacy test or EOT 110 Academic literacy 6 S1 EOT 120 Academic literacy 6 S2 and EOT 164 Communication in organisations 6 Q3-4 COS 132 Imperative programming 16 S1 COS 110 Program design: Introduction COS 130GS or 16 S2 COS 131GS or COS 132GS and Maths level 4 or WTW 133 COS 121 Software modelling COS 130GS or 16 S2 COS 131GS or COS 132GS COS 151 Introduction to Computer science 8 S1 ERA 284 (previously EOS 284) Computer architecture COS 110 or COS 130 or COS 131 or COS S2 OBS 114 Business management 10 S1 FRK 111 Financial accounting 10 S1 FRK 121 Financial accounting FRK 111GS 12 S2 INF 153 Informatics Par IT.3(e) 5 S1 INF 163 Informatics INF S2 79

18 INL 110 Information science: Introduction 12 S1 to Information science WTW 115 Discrete structures Par 1.2 Natural 8 S1 Sciences(Maths level 4) WTW 114 Calculus Par 1.2 Natural 16 S1 Sciences(Maths level 5) WTW 126 Linear algebra Par 1.2 Natural 8 S2 Sciences (Maths level 4) FIL 120 Philosophy 12 S2 (b) Second year of study (166 credits) COS 212 Data structures and algorithms COS 110 or 16 S1 COS 131 COS 222 Operating systems COS 130 or 16 S2 COS 131 or COS 132 COS 216 Netcentric computer systems COS 110 or 16 S1 (previously COS 140) COS 131 INF 214 Informatics CIL 111 and CIL 14 S1 121 INF 271 Informatics CIL 111, Year INF 163, 164 Reg 1.2(g) INF 272 Informatics CIL 111, Year INF 163, 164 Reg 1.2(g) IMY 210 Multimedia: Advanced mark-up Departmental 16 S1 languages (1) selection IMY 220 Multimedia: Advanced mark-up IMY S2 languages (2) BER 410 Business law 12 S1 WTW 285 Discrete structures WTW S2 At least one of the following: INL 210 Information science: Information CIL S1 or seeking and retrieval INL 240 Information science: Social and ethical impact 20 S1 (c) Third year of study (minimum 186 credits) COS 301 Software engineering COS110 and 27 Year COS 121 or or 80

19 INF 370 or IMY 300 Information systems project or Multimedia project INF 225, 261, 271 and 272 Departmental selection Year Year INF 324 Informatics INF 225, 261, 15 S2 271 and 272 INF 315 Informatics LP 15 S1 INF 354 Informatics INF 225, 261, 15 S1 271 and 272 INL 310 Information science: Information 30 S2 organisation INL 320 Information science: Information 30 S1 and knowledge management At least three of the following: COS 314 Artificial intelligence COS 131 or COS S1 COS 326 Database systems INF 214 or TDH 18 S2 COS 333 Programming languages COS S2 COS 341 Compiler construction COS S1 COS 330 Computer security and ethics COS S2 COS 344 Computer graphics COS 110 and 18 S1 WTW 126 COS 332 Computer networks COS S1 (d) Fourth year of study (160 credits) Code Module Prerequisites Credits SIT 700 Industry-based learning 52 JCP 202 Community-based project 8 Five modules (minimum 100 credits) of the following with a maximum 100 of four modules from one department: Note that a student who wishes to continue with an MSc(Computer Science) or MCom(Informatics) or MIS(Information Science) should take four of the five honours modules from that specific department. Information science Choice of honours modules in consultation with the 20 each programme organiser Informatics Choice of honours modules in consultation with the 20 each programme organiser Computer science Choice of honours modules in consultation with the 20 each programme organiser 81

20 POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Consult General Regulations G.30 to G.62 IT.15 Master of Information Technology (Coursework) [MIT] (Code ) Also consult General Regulations G.30-G44 and G.57-G62 Programme organiser: Mrs K Malan, Information Technology building, room 4-31, Tel: , kmalan@cs.up.ac.za This degree programme is presented in English only. (a) (b) (c) Admission (i) Subject to the stipulations of General Regulations G.1.3, G.30 and G.62, an appropriate honours or bachelor s degree is a requirement for admission; and (ii) A pass mark in Mathematics at grade 12 level or another qualification in Mathematics, Statistics or Mathematical statistics, which the chairperson of the School of Information Technology considers to be sufficient; and (iii) Sufficient appropriate practical experience in the technology field in the opinion of the chairperson of the School of Information Technology. (iv) The chairperson of the School of Information technology may set additional requirements for admission. In particular, this will apply to candidates with insufficient academic background in Information technology. (v) Selection of candidates will take place. (vi) The result of the selection is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Duration A minimum of two years part-time study. The MIT degree must be completed in a maximum of three years. A student will have to apply with the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology if he/she needs more than three years to complete the degree. Conferment of the degree The master s degree in Information Technology is conferred on a student who successfully completes 240 credits. Mini-dissertation Core modules 120 credits 120 credits (d) (e) Pass requirements A minimum semester mark of 40% is required in order to be admitted to the final examinations in all the prescribed modules of the degree. A final mark of 50% is required to pass all coursework modules and the mini-dissertation. Degree with distinction The degree is conferred with distinction on students who have obtained at least 75% for the mini-dissertation and a minimum of 75% weighted average final mark for the coursework modules. 82

21 (f) Curriculum The curriculum is determined in consultation with the programme organiser. IT.16 Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology [PhD (Information Technology)] (Code ) Also consult General Regulations G.45 to G.62. (a) Subject to the stipulations of Regulations G.45 and G.62, no candidate is admitted to doctoral studies unless he/she holds an appropriate master s degree. (b) Unless the dean, on the recommendation of the chairperson of the school, decides otherwise, the PhD degree is conferred on the basis of a thesis and an examination on the thesis. (c) Unless the Senate, on the recommendation of the supervisor, decides otherwise, a student, before or on submission of a thesis, must submit proof of submission of an article to an accredited journal, to the Head: Student Administration. The draft or submitted article, as the case may be, should be based on the research that the student has conducted for the thesis and be approved by the supervisor if the supervisor is not a co-author. The supervisor shall be responsible for ensuring that the paper is taken through all the processes of revision and resubmission, as may be necessary. Conferment of the degree may be made subject to compliance with the stipulations of this regulation. (d) The student must provide proof by means of his or her work, thesis and examination of advanced original research and/or creative work which makes a real and substantial contribution to the relevant field of research. IT.17 BCom in Informatics [BCom (Informatics)] (Code ) The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences confers this degree. Package coordinator: Prof C de Villiers, IT 5-78, Tel: , carina.devilliers@.up.ac.za Total credits required: 419 Admission requirements for candidates with a National Senior Certificate To obtain admission to this degree programme, a candidate should have obtained the following: (a) a valid National Senior Certificate with admission for degree purposes; and (b) a minimum APS of 28 in the final Grade 12 examinations; and (c) compliance with the NSC minimum requirements; additionally one of these languages must be Afrikaans or English at level 4 (50%-59%); and (d) at least level 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics; and (e) at least level 4 (50-59%) in Life orientation (excluded when calculating the APS) This programme is defined as the application of modern information systems in organisations, both private and public. The student will have a graduate-level knowledge of the analysis, design and implementation of information systems, databases, operating systems, networks and information management. In addition, the student will have the 83

22 competence to develop a complete information system to support organisational functions. The holder of this qualification has the skills to advise organisations in empowering and enhancing the quality of work life of the individual workers through the application of information technology. The syllabus of this degree complies with the international accredited syllabus for information systems programmes. Year level 1 Year level 2 Year level 3 Credits Credits Credits Fundamental modules Core modules Elective modules * Total *Only two 14-week modules, or the equivalent thereof, that are not preceded by the 100- and 200-level modules, may be offered (followed) for degree purposes. In other words, at least four 14-week modules must be offered on 300 level that are preceded by the 100 and 200 level except for the modules offered on 200 and 300 level only, for example Financial management (FBS 210, 220, 310 and 320). Learning programme YEAR LEVEL: Fundamental modules (compulsory) CIL Computer and information literacy 111, 121 BPE Business ethics 251 (Q 2) EOT Academic literacy 110, 120 If a student does NOT pass the Academic literacy test at the beginning of the year, he/she must register for and pass EOT 110 and EOT 120 and will then obtain 12 credits for these modules. A student who passes the Academic literacy test, will be exempted from EOT 110 and EOT 120 and has to pass a credit value of 12 from the following modules: EOT English 161, , 164 Core modules (compulsory) INF Informatics (1); (2) , , , , 272 FRK Financial accounting (3) 111, 121 INF Informatics 181 (4) EKN Economics 110, 120 BER Business law 210, 220 STK Statistics 110, 120 OBS Business management 114, 124 KOB Communication management 184 WTW Discrete structures 115 JCP Community-based project 202 Elective modules OBS Business management 210, (6), 320 FRK Financial accounting 211 (5), 221 (5) 311 (5), 321 (5) BEL Taxation 220 (5) STK Statistics 210, , 320 IOK Internal auditing 211, ,